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Question #7

Locate the paragraph toward the end of Chapter 3 that begins with "Share–cropping was a very slow way of building up …" Okonkwo "was striving desperately to build a barn through share–cropping" while also providing for his father, mother, and siblings. What does "striving to" mean in this context?





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Chapter 3

What is the main idea of this chapter?

When Okonkwo was a boy, his father (Unoka) visited Agbala for some advice. What did Unoka want help with?

Okonkwo did not have the advantages other young men had. What are two things that he lacked that put him at a disadvantage?

While his father is still alive, Okonkwo goes to work for Nwakibie. What does Nwakibie give him in return?

What does the practice of offering a kola nut and palm–wine represent?

The first year that Okonkwo planted crops was a memorable year. What was it remembered for?

Locate the paragraph toward the end of Chapter 3 that begins with "Share–cropping was a very slow way of building up …" Okonkwo "was striving desperately to build a barn through share–cropping" while also providing for his father, mother, and siblings. What does "striving to" mean in this context?

Is there anything that is unclear in this chapter?

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Question #3

Okonkwo commits some cruel acts in this story. What are they? (Pick two answers.)

whipped his favorite dog until it died

forced Ikemefuna to eat yams until he vomited

spat at the feet of the priest of the earth goddess

beat his youngest wife for not cooking a meal on time